Before I go ahead with the review, I have to admit that I have fallen in love with this book 📖. This book has made it to the top of my re-read list. “124 was spiteful. Full of a baby’s venom”. House 🏠 124, a haunted place with baby’s spirit and it’s victims are SetheContinue reading “Beloved – Toni Morrison – Reviews”
Author Archives: fizzlingmeals
American Dirt – Jeanine Cummins
Jeanine Cummins, an American author, has written four books – memoir titled A Rip in Heaven and three novels: The Outside Boy, The Crooked Branch, and American Dirt. Lydia Quixano Pérez, runs a bookstore in Acapulco, Mexico, living a comfortable life with her husband, Sebastian and her son Luca. Yesterday, Lydia had a bookshop. Yesterday, Lydia was married to aContinue reading “American Dirt – Jeanine Cummins”
A Gentleman in Moscow
Amor Towles, an American novelist, best known for his bestselling novels Rules of Civility (2011) and A Gentleman in Moscow (2016), the latter of which made him a finalist for the 2016 Kirkus Prize. A Gentleman in Moscow, an amazing book was recommended by a friend of mine, as the story resembles the current scenario of the lockdown due #COVID19. Count Rostov,Continue reading “A Gentleman in Moscow”
An American Marriage – Review
An American Marriage, a book chosen for the Oprah Book Club 2018 and winner of Women’s Prize for friction, is about two young married couple whose life changes drastically overnight. Roy, an executive, and Celestial, an upcoming artist an African American couple married for little more than a year, whose lives are torn apart afterContinue reading “An American Marriage – Review”
The Lethal White Review
Lethal White, a mystery novel written under the pseudonym Robert Gabraith. It is a Pen name for J. K. Rowling, best-selling author of the Harry Potter series, The Casual Vacancy, and others. Robin’s marriage with Mathew is in trouble with the latter hating her work as a detective, given that it involves a lot ofContinue reading “The Lethal White Review”
The Silent Patient – Review
The Silent Patient by @alex.michaelides, a #PsychologicalThriller keeps you hooked to the book. For me personally, it was a quick read and loved the twist towards the end of the story. I loved the minimal characters who take the centre stage in the story. The author has given the emphasis on staying true to theContinue reading “The Silent Patient – Review”
Black Leopard Red Wolf
Black Leopard Red Wolf by Marlon James @penguinrandomhouse @penguinindia My experience with this book is mixed. Set in the backdrop of Ancient Africa, the story has elements of witchcraft, mythology, adventure, enchantments and many more. From Shape-shifting leopards, Hyenas to 300-year-old which, Tracker who is known for his nose and other such unique characters makeContinue reading “Black Leopard Red Wolf”
The Gun Island – Amitav Ghosh – Review
I have been meticulous this year with my goal to go out of my comfort zone and explore new authors and genre. The Gun Island by Amitav Ghosh is one such book which out of my comfort both author and genre wise. Although Ibis trilogy is one of his famous works that I personally (alsoContinue reading “The Gun Island – Amitav Ghosh – Review”
New York to New you – Review
Everybody has at some point in school has learnt that when white light hits a prism, travels through to it to come out as a rainbow of colours. This rainbow of colours is what we have abbreviated as VIBGYOR. (or) We have enjoyed the colours of the rainbow which comes out after rains sometimes. WeContinue reading “New York to New you – Review”
5 best books to read
The Tata Group – Shashank Shah The Tata Group – From Torchbearers to trailblazers brings to life the heritage of the 150 plus old Group which has 100 companies under its wings. The Tata group is part of Indian heritage and has impact generations of so many Indian lives Jamsetji, the founder of the TataContinue reading “5 best books to read”
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